Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon On W Ben White In City Of Austin

Press release from the City of Austin:

March 1, 2022

Case: 22-0320837
Time: 2:40 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Location: South Congress Transit Center (205 W. Ben White Blvd Svrd. EB)

On February 1, 2022, at approximately 2:40 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to the South Congress Transit Center for a Shoot/Stab Urgent call.

The victim stated that an unknown Hispanic male approached him and stabbed him multiple times without provocation. The victim was able to fight off the suspect and run toward the park and ride parking lot located east of the transit center. The suspect remained in the area before walking away from the scene westbound along Radam Ln., crossing the street and then walking southbound toward the railroad tracks.

He was last seen walking into the encampments along the south curb line of Radam Ln. See below for suspect description and photo.

Suspect:
Male, heavy build

White and blue long sleeve shirt, jeans, brown boots, a gray sweater, and what appears to be a black back brace.

Anyone with information about this incident such as the suspects identity, or other violent crime is asked to call the APD Aggravated Assault Unit at (512) 974-6664, Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or use the new Crime Stoppers App. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.

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